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Chapter 11 The Confession
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ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 12 Man-to-Man
Benjamin gave Elissa gave a day off. Elissa didn’t argue this time because she felt she wasn’t ready to face him yet. Elissa was feeling better than before and did her pending work in her leisure time. Later, she got a call from Benjamin and she consciously accepted the call. Elissa felt awkward greeting him but Benjamin acted as if nothing had happened between them. “I would like your company to pick some things. Well, I needed to pick something to add to my house and since I am not really good at choosing items, I was thinking if you can give me a company?”Elissa blinked and took her moment to answer. She was hesitating because she didn’t want to give him any hope. “Elissa, I know where I stand. You don’t need to worry. I really need your help” Benjamin added, assuring her. Elissa heaved a sigh and agreed to go to him to the market in the afternoon.Elissa went to the market where Benjamin was waiting for her. He was in his casual wear so it was hard for her to recognize him in the
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 13 She has a child?
H&L Bar,“Get me another glass of this drink!” Carson yelled impatiently at the waiter, raising the empty glass in mid-air. The waiter gave an annoyed look at him but passed him another glass of vodka. Carson gulped down the liquid in one go.After arguing with Benjamin and Elissa, he drove angrily to this bar and had been ordering drinks one after another.Carson swirled the glass in his hand, imagining Elissa and the child she had with another man. His anger rose again and with a grimace, he was about to throw the glass when the waiter stopped him.“You dare do that and I will throw you out this second!” he warned and Carson stopped. He heavily sighed and lowered his down as it touched the cold metal top. His phone rang beside him but he didn’t pick up. He didn’t want to talk to anyone. The continuous ringing of his phone annoyed the waiter and he asked to turn off his phone. Carson ignored him which made the waiter roll his eyes in irritation. He went to him and grabbed his phone.
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 14 Kick her out
Benjamin was in his office, working on the laptop when he got a call from his father. He was a bit surprised and wondered what purpose he was calling him since he rarely initiated a call. “Hello, Dad.”“What is this, Benjamin?” Harold snapped from the other line. Benjamin’s eyebrows drew together and he was confused why his Dad was furious. “How can you not tell us about her?”“I don’t understand what you are saying, Dad.”“What is going on between that secretary of yours and you? Are you having an affair with her?”Benjamin was shocked. He wasn’t expecting this kind of conversation. When Benjamin couldn’t give him a satisfactory reply, Harold continued, “How can you have an affair with that kind of woman?”“What do you mean ‘that kind of woman’?” Benjamin questioned with a displeased expression. He was suddenly irritated when his father said something about Elissa.“That woman has a child, Benjamin” Harold revealed with disappointment in his son. Harold had high hopes for his son. He
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 15 The Roommates
“You are going to stay at my place,” Benjamin said. Elissa was sitting in the hospital bed with a bandage on her temple. She told him what happened and Benjamin was really mad about it. Elissa wanted to argue but she felt since she had nowhere else to go at the moment, she should just agree to what he said. Elissa gave him a faint smile and agreed to stay in his villa for a while.“Sorry for the trouble” she articulated. Benjamin made a face and joked that he was pleased to have a roommate.The doctor came in with a writing pad in his hand. Adjusting his round glasses, he smiled at Benjamin and then asked Elissa how she was feeling. “Better, doctor.”“She is good to go. Here are some supplements she needs to take for two weeks. She will be perfectly healthy after two weeks” the doctor said with enthusiasm and tearing the paper slip, he gave it to Benjamin. Benjamin told Elissa he would go and get her these while she get ready.After buying the medicines, he took Elissa to his car and
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 16 The Argument
Kimberly and Amanda got the news that Elissa was kicked out of the apartment and Benjamin took her to his villa. The mother-daughter planned to tell this to Carson to instigate him and create more misunderstanding, thus, completely making Carson hate Elissa.Amanda went to the Waverly Residency, radiating a smile that said she was going to do something. “Good morning Mom!” she greeted Hera in her chirpy tone. Hera was having her chamomile tea when she noticed Amanda coming. She smiled and greeted back. Whenever Amanda called her Mom, she felt bad that the engagement was still not done.“Where's Carson?” Amanda asked casually. Hera told her he was in his room and getting the information she went upstairs. Her black heels made a sound against the marbled floor. Amanda was excited to tell Carson about Elissa and Benjamin.The door was half open and Amanda knocked before going in. One time, she had walked inside without knocking and found Carson coming out from the bathroom in only a towe
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 17 Single Mother
A new apartment was hard to find. Elissa went through various apartments but she couldn't find a suitable one for her. When she does like one, it went over her budget and the ones under her budget weren't good. Elissa scratched her head and grumbled. She had spent hours on her laptop finding apartments. She sighed and closed her eyes for a moment.A few days have gone by since Elissa started to live in Benjamin's villa and during her stay, Benjamin had made sure Elissa was properly taken care of. She also got to know him better and had moments where they accidentally came close.He was very sweet and caring but Elissa couldn't accept that. She couldn't accept his affection and care towards her. She knew he had feelings for her which she wanted he shouldn't. She came up with the decision to tell him about her being a single mother. She thought that after he knows that she was a single mother, he would take a step back and stop pursuing her.Elissa had half today and so she was in the v
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 18 Team building together
Since Elissa was involved with Benjamin's company and he also happened to be his enemy in business, Carson had to have all the information regarding him and his company including his recent activities. Carson's manager informed him about the team-building project of Benjamin's company.Carson thought that Elissa must also be going there and the fact that the two would get more time to spend together made his blood boil. He also decided to go to the same resort where Benjamin was. Carson's manager was confused by his sudden m reckless decision but he obeyed without any argument. Carson told his manager to tell the employees about the trip and ask them to get ready.He took his things and went to his house first before going to the destination. He needed to pick up a few things before he went.He reached the Waverly Residency and was heading straight to his room when Hera stopped him. He paused in his tracks and turned to her mother. “Are you going somewhere, son?” she asked.“Yes, Mom.
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 19 Truth or Dare
“Let's play Truth and Dare!”All the employees gathered around and formed a circle. Carson had no interest in playing but since Elissa and Benjamin were participating, he couldn't sit back. He agreed to play and so did Amanda.“Everyone is familiar with the rules, right?” Vivi, an employee started and kept the bottle in the middle. When everyone nodded, she spin the bottle and everyone excitedly waited on whom the bottle would land.Elissa sat beside Benjamin and Carson and Amanda sat opposite them. Elissa was hoping that the bottle shouldn't land on her because when Carson and Amanda were here, she was worried things would go the wrong way. But her luck wasn't with her today. The bottle landed on her and Elissa cursed internally. The employees cheered and were deciding who should ask her.“I think Boss should be the one to ask!”“I agree!”Upon the employee's urges, Benjamin happily asked, “Truth or Dare, Elissa?”“Truth…” Elissa said with a nervous smile. Games of these kinds scared
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Elissa's heart was beating fast as she reached nearer to the Waverly building. She was feeling anxious because she would be confessing her feelings to Carson. Reaching the building, she took the elevator, going up the floor. On her way to the hallway, she met Lin who was surprised to see her but also glad she had come. They gave each other a nod, and Elissa went to Carson's office. She didn't care to knock and simply entered. Carson was on his laptop. Files and documents were all over the office. It was a mess. Elissa's chest rose and fell when she saw him in front of her.Elissa took steps towards him and stopped in front of the desk. Carson had no idea Elissa was here, but suddenly, he snapped his head up and saw her in front of him. It felt as if he was dreaming. When he wanted to see her the most, she was here. Was he hallucinating?“Eli?” he croaked, involuntarily rising from the chair. “Are you really here?”Elissa smiled wide, tears started to make her view hazy. She went to hi
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 71 The Confession- Finale
“Elissa!”Elissa flinched, coming back to reality after hearing Benjamin's voice. “Yes?” she croaked, positioning herself correctly on the chair.“Are you alright? I called you twice” he said. Elissa nodded, saying she was fine but she wasn't. She was thinking about Carson. She was worried about the company situation. Although she did help him with the design, she still thought it wasn't enough. She had the urge to go and check if he was doing okay but she had been holding herself back. She knew how workaholic Carson was, and he wouldn't rest until and unless the work is over.“Anyways, we have a meeting at ten. You need to be present there as well” Benjamin added.As he was leaving, she asked him about Carson. “Have you heard about Waverlys Group and Co facing a tough time?”Benjamin's left brow rose in curiosity, wondering why she was asking him about it. “Well, yes. I do am aware.”“Is it bad? Will the company go down or what?” Benjamin was a bit surprised to see the desperate worr
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 70 Trouble in the Company
“Mommy, where is Daddy? Why hasn't he come today?” Lia questioned the moment Elissa entered the apartment.“He didn't come?” she asked. “He must be busy with work, sweetheart. Don't worry, he will come some other day” Elissa tried to assure her daughter.“Will he leave us? Will he go to catch fish again?” Lia pouted, making a sad face.“No, of course not. He is only busy with work, love.”“Call him!” Lia demanded. Elissa didn't want to call Carson even if she too wanted to know if he was okay. Elissa refused, making an excuse that she shouldn't disturb Carson but Lia wasn't going to buy that.As they descended to the living room, Elissa gestured to her brother to handle Lia but he shrugged, saying, “She had asked me about for the whole day, eating my brain out. I think you should just ask that lad. Lia will calm down by then.”“Mommy, please! Call him!”“Alright, alright. I'll call him” she agreed at last. Taking out her phone from her purse, she dialed his number and waited for him t
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 69 An answer within two days
Raymond House,“You are hurting me, Ben!” Georgina cried, trying to break free her wrist but Benjamin had grabbed her wrist tightly, dragging her with him inside of the house.He pushed her forward. “What the heck, Ben?” Georgina scowled, looking at him with questioning eyes.Harold and Diane came from upstairs when they heard the noises. “What is going on?” asked Harold, looking at Benjamin then at Georgina.“I told you Gina. Haven't I? If you dare pull and tricks again, I will never forgive you. I have warned you, haven't I?” Benjamin glared at her. He looked scary for the first time since Georgina had been with him.She gulped, flinching by his words. “You lied to me, Gina! Not only to me but also my parents!”“What lie?” asked Harold.“She is not pregnant! She was never pregnant, Dad.”Harold's and Diane's faces formed in the shape of an O. This was shocking. Georgina panicked. Everything was going to end. What should she do? She thought to herself. She knew she couldn't deny it b
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 68 Faked Pregnancy
Elissa watched Carson play with Lia. She had wondered if he would be a loving father when they were planning for a baby, and it made her smile that he actually loves Lia more than she thought.Elissa also wondered why he hadn't come to her apartment for three days. He always popped in her apartment with a stupid smile but when he didn't came the past three days, she thought that he might have given up or that something might have happened back in home or the company. Her daughter kept on asking about Carson all day but she doesn't even know why he didn't came. She resisted calling him. She didn't want to show she wanted him there, that she cared about his presence.Elissa didn't realize that Carson was looking at her as well, a smile playing on his lips. She blushed and averted her gaze towards somewhere. There was a problem with Benjamin going on as well, and she had assumed it was most likely Georgina.“Hi” Carson breathed in her ear, making her jump on her place. Seeing her horrifi
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 67 Wedding Bells?
When Elissa went to notify Benjamin about her work, she noticed he was tense. His forehead was creased and he was in deep thought that he didn't realise she had come in. “Excuse me, sir.”Benjamin blinked, coming back to reality. “Oh, yes, well, what were you saying?” he asked, turning on his laptop.Elissa gave him the pen drive in which her presentation was saved. “The work is done. If you can check it and let me know if there are any flaws, I will correct it before tomorrow.”“Yes, sure. I'll let you know in an hour” he said, his eyes narrowed at the laptop screen.Elissa was telling herself that she should mind her own business, but she couldn't stop her mouth. “Is everything alright, sir?” she blurted.Benjamin looked at her and she saw something was bothering him. He was fighting whether he should tell her anything or not. “Some personal issues. Nothing serious” he assured her with a tight smile. Elissa knew he had lied but she did not press more. She took her leave, closing the
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 66 Georgina is Pregnant
It was yet another normal day. Elissa was doing her work assigned to her inside her office when she got the call from Benjamin to bring her the file he needed. She grabbed the file she had kept on the file holder, and went to his room, passing the workplace.Just as she was passing by, she saw Georgina along with a woman who Elissa thought was in her mid forties entered from the elevator. Georgina met Elissa's eyes and they still harbored hatred for her.Elissa and Georgina were both going to the same room, which made it awkward. “Why are you going there?” Georgina asked in a rude way.“Sir has asked for this file so i am just going to give him that” Elissa said politely.“What's your name, miss?” asked the woman with a tight smile which Elissa knew was fake.“Elissa Williams.”Realization drawn upon that woman's face as if she knew who Elissa but was meeting her for the first time. “I am Georgina's mother,” she introduced herself. “Brittany.” Elissa had assumed that must be the case
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 65 I like her. I don't love you
Raymond Company,Elissa was nervous as she walked inside the Raymond company building. She felt as if it was her first day. It sure was. She was overthinking about encountering Georgina again.She doesn't want any rivalry. Yesterday, she gave her answer to Benjamin about joining back again, and he was elated. She hasn't told this to Carson, because why should she? She wasn't answerable to him in any sort of way.When she entered the workspace, all the employees had their eyes on her. Elissa felt awkward and smiled at them tightly. She made her way towards the CEO room, knocking on the door first before entering.When Benjamin had said to come in, she pushed the open inside and went in. Benjamin's eyes beamed instantly when he saw her. He smiled, “Good morning, Elissa! Welcome!”Elissa smiled tightly. “Thank you.”Benjamin was about to say something when the door burst open and Georgina came in. Her eyes narrowed when she saw Elissa. “How dare you come here again?” she scowled.Elissa
ONE AND ONLY: A second chance romance story Chapter 64 Dinner with her Father
After Lia's surgery, Carson was visiting her more and more. Elissa was annoyed but at the same time she was happy to see her daughter glowing.“Look, I have you the permission to see her, but that does not mean you will come to live here” Elissa said. He was playing with Lia in the small living room and Elissa had asked him to follow her to the kitchen leaving Lia with Jonathan who was as annoyed as her.“You don't like me here?” the question made her gape. Was she not clear enough that day?“Yes, I don't, Carson. I don't think you should give Lia hopes that you will always be here, taking care of her and all. There is no chance–”“I was not bluffing about what I said on that day. I meant every word. I will always take care of both of you. Even if you don't like me - which is a lie - I am not letting go of my daughter or you. I have made that mistake before, I don't want to again.”Elissa knew she couldn't agree with him about this, so let it go and sighed. “Fine. Whatever. Buf you ar
